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Auburn professors examine condition of Alabama’s banking industry

By Staff Report | February 29

A comprehensive study of Alabama’s banking industry released by faculty in Auburn University’s Raymond J.

Auburn nursing dean hosting golf outing to benefit animal-assisted therapy program

By Staff Report | February 29

Auburn University School of Nursing Dean Gregg Newschwander is hosting a golf outing to raise funds for an alternative therapy area in the school’s new building, currently being constructed on campus, according to a University press release. The event will be held on Friday, March 11, at Opelika’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National, with a shotgun start scheduled for 8 a.m. The specialized area in the new building will serve the school’s animal-assisted therapy program, Canines Assisting Rehabilitation and Education, or CAREing Paws, the release states. Assistant Professor Stuart Pope started the program four years ago as a way for students to learn about animal-assisted therapy through classroom teaching and hands-on clinical experiences. The program works with two dogs: Miller, a golden retriever, and Choa, a yellow Labrador retriever, for therapy visits. “The program made me realize the important role animals, especially dogs, can play in people’s lives,” said Audrey Pattillo, senior in nursing, in the release. “They bring feelings of love and companionship that cannot be fulfilled from anything else.

'Stump for Trump' bus rolls onto campus, draws supporters and protesters

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 29

Trump supporters — and protesters — gathered in the field across from the Medical Clinic today to greet the "Stump for Trump" campaign bus.

Keeping up with the presidential candidates

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | February 26

For many Auburn students, this year's presidential election on Nov. 8, 2016, will be their first.

Keshia Knight Pulliam from 'Cosby Show' to speak at University

By Staff Report | February 26

Keshia Knight Pulliam will be the keynote speaker for the Multicultural Center's Women's HERstory Month event Wednesday, March 9, at 6 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom at Auburn University, according to a University press release. The event is free and open to the public.

Donald Trump campaign to make a stop in Auburn Feb. 25

By Staff Report | February 25

The "Stump for Trump" bus will be on the corner of S. Donahue Drive and W. Samford Avenue Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Rodeo time pushed back for safety precautions

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 25

"Rodeo won't start until 1:30 p.m. this year and the gates themselves won't open until 11 a.m.," said Bryan Murdock, co-chairman of Alpha Psi Rodeo. "In past years, gates and parking would open much sooner, and people would be on site for 12 plus hours."

Tarantula in Black: Almunus names new species after Johnny Cash

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | February 24

A team of researchers, led by Chris Hamilton, former doctoral student in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University, discovered a previously unknown species of tarantula near Folsom Prison in California. The team named the new species after singer-songwriter Johnny Cash.

Flo Rida, Natalie La Rose and Lil Jon to perform March 31 at Auburn Airwaves

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 23

UPC took a tally of about 20 artists, analyzed the results, made lists, crunched the numbers and ended up with the artists, said Haley Horn, assistant director of major entertainment.

Open forum about plans for the Mell Corridor set for Feb. 24

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | February 23

If you have any thoughts on the Mell Corridor, the Office of the Provost is hosting an open forum Wednesday, Feb. 24.

Higher Education Day set for Thursday

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 23

The annual trek of college students to Montgomery for Higher Education Day is happening Thursday, Feb.

Free speech demonstration on the concourse halted because students didn't have a permit

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 23

The event was cut short when a campus administrator, accompanied by a police officer, asked them to leave and come back with a permit.

SGA senators complete their terms in office

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | February 23

The 2015–16 SGA senators spoke at the final senate of their term on Monday, Feb. 22, and installed the new senate members when the meeting finished. Brandon Honeywell, pro tempore, acted as vice president in Justin Mathews’ absence and urged the current senate to help new senators transition into their positions.

Eagles participate in Colorado wind turbine research

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 23

The eagles, accompanied by three staff members from the Southeastern Raptor Center, braved the cold to participate in research to prevent bird strikes in wind turbines.

Free speech protest on the concourse halted because students didn't have a permit

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 22

Young Americans for Liberty members protested the University's free speech policy on the concourse this morning by inviting students to write thoughts on their shirts. The event was cut short when a campus administrator, accompanied by a police officer, asked them to leave and come back with a permit.

Wire Road robbery under investigation, according to Auburn University Public Safety

By Staff Report | February 22

The Auburn Police Division is investigating a robbery that occurred Sunday, Feb. 21, at approximately 3 a.m., according to an Auburn University Public Safety announcement.

Gun policy differs from concealed carry universities

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 21

Twenty-three shootings occurred on college campuses in 2015, according to Time magazine. The recent increase in mass shootings has propelled the debate over gun control to the forefront, especially amongst colleges and universities. Out of 50 states and 5,300 U.S.

President Gogue addressed progress, discussed lack of diversity at State of the University Address

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 21

“The four major areas we look at when University people get together and talk about the quality of the University and state are education, cost, access and diversity,” Gogue said. “Those are the four big topics in education that every institution is fussing about and worrying about.”

Professor receives AACP New Investigator Award for breast cancer research

By Staff Report | February 20

Merner is in her second year as an assistant research professor in the school’s Department of Drug Discovery and Development.

Minority students feel left out of SGA

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 20

In 2015, 21,694 white people enrolled in Auburn University, according to the Office of Institutional Research.